Oklahoma barbecue team takes top prizes in World Food Championships

Butcher BBQ of Chandler was named the first-ever World Barbecue Champion in early November at the World Food Championships, hosted by Adam Richman in Las Vegas.

That placing earned the team $10,000 and one of seven seats at the final table, where the team took fourth and another $2,500.

The seven categories included barbecue, chili, burger, side dish and an online recipe, and the event attracted more than 300 competitors.

A combination of beef brisket, pork shoulder, pork ribs and sauce positioned Butcher BBQ at the top of its category, and it took its ribs and brisket to the final table. where they were judged by Richman, Robin Leach, Todd Pearson, Myron Mixon, Antonia Lofaso, Tim Love, Ben Vaughn and Colman Andrew